Section 8 in Plumas County, CA
637 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Plumas County, 91% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Plumas County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,075 | $968 to $1,183 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,411 | $1,270 to $1,552 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,962 | $1,766 to $2,158 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,995 | $1,796 to $2,195 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Plumas County covers up to $1,411 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,270 to $1,552.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Plumas County?
No. California law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Plumas County. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
California FEHA source-of-income protection (SB 329 / Gov. Code 12955)
Statewide: landlords may not refuse Section 8/HCV vouchers as a source of income.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Plumas County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
County of Plumas Housing Authority
Quincy · PHA code CA070
637 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Plumas County
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Other California counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 19,650 · FIPS 06063.